In biomass pyrolysis, the energy story begins with its moisture content. Last week, we discussed how “just dry it more” isn’t a magic bullet for biomass pyrolysis. Many of you shared valuable insights on optimising moisture content (MC), thanks for that. This week, let’s peel back a layer into one aspect of why MC is […]
Beyond Evaporation: The Deep Dive into Moisture and Heat Transfer in Pyrolysis Read More »
“Just dry it more” isn’t the magic solution everyone thinks it is for biomass pyrolysis. I was reading through some recent research on biomass thermal process optimisation, and it reminded me of a conversation I had last week. They were frustrated because their biochar yields were inconsistent, and their first instinct was to “just dry
Beyond “Just Dry It”: The Nuance of Moisture Content in Pyrolysis Read More »
When it comes to pyrolysis, feedstock isn’t just an input; it’s a critical process parameter. I’ve just finished watching Christian Wurzer‘s Green Carbon webinar with Brodie Biomass, what a great presentation! Alex Brodie was incredibly honest and forthcoming with information about their process, outputs, and the challenges they faced. I highly recommend checking it out,
Lessons from the Field: Feedstock Challenges and Pyrolysis Success Read More »
Following some interesting discussions on PFAS removal, I wanted to highlight the powerful potential of pyrolysis. Research indicates it can not only destroy these persistent “forever chemicals” at high temperatures but also produce activated carbon, a highly effective material for capturing any residual PFAS in water. The beauty here is the circularity. While the biochar
Pyrolysis: A Dual Threat to PFAS Read More »